Areas of Focus
Specializes in investment consulting and portfolio management for local governments
Profile
§ Joined FirstSouthwest in 1998 as Senior Portfolio Manager
§ Is the primary manager of FirstSouthwest Asset Management’s Investment Management Division and oversees the daily operations of the group
§ Develops economic and interest rate outlook
§ Determines appropriate investment policies and strategies for fixed income clients.
§ Reviews client revenue and expense cash flows
§ Analyzes investment alternatives and calculates relative value of individual securities
§ Presents various investment options to clients
§ Purchases investment securities on a competitive basis
§ Reviews monthly and quarterly reports
§ Evaluates policy compliance and account performance
§ Past experience includes market and securities analysis, management of the mortgage-backed securities portfolio and active trading of short Treasury positions
Education
§ Bachelor of Science in Management, Texas State University
Current Affiliations
§ CFA Institute
§ Association for Financial Professionals
§ Austin Society of Financial Analysts
§ Government Treasurers Organization of Texas
Licenses and Designations
§ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute
§ Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from the Association for Financial Professionals
§ Registered Representative of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
o General Securities Principal, Series 24
o General Securities Representative, Series 7
o Uniform Securities Agent, Series 63
o Uniform Investment Adviser, Series 65